Description
Louisiana cuisine shines through this crispy baked boudin balls recipe, offering a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried version. Spicy pork and rice filling nestled in a golden, crunchy exterior promises a delightful bite you’ll savor with pure Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) fresh boudin
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups (200 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 shakes hot sauce
- Cajun or Creole seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for seamless ball removal.
- Mixture Creation: Liberate boudin sausage from its casing, depositing meat into a mixing bowl. Integrate whisked eggs thoroughly, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Shaping: Craft uniform boudin spheres using a cookie scoop, aiming for consistent 1.5-inch diameter balls. Arrange meticulously on the prepared sheet, maintaining strategic spacing.
- Chilling Protocol: Suspend boudin balls in the freezer for 30 minutes, allowing structural integrity during subsequent breading stages.
- Breading Station Configuration: Establish three distinct coating zones – flour, egg-milk emulsion, and panko breadcrumbs. Systematically enrobe each ball: dust with flour, immerse in egg mixture, then comprehensively cloak in breadcrumbs.
- Thermal Preparation: Activate oven to 425°F, positioning a secondary parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer breaded boudin spheres, ensuring adequate separation.
- Culinary Transformation: Mist balls with cooking spray to amplify crispness. Roast for 30-35 minutes, executing a mid-cycle rotation to guarantee even golden-brown coloration.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from oven, permit a brief 3-5 minute resting period. Accompany with prepared sauce, serving immediately for optimal gustatory experience.
Notes
- Freezing Technique: Chilling boudin balls for 30 minutes helps maintain their shape and prevents falling apart during breading, ensuring a perfect crispy exterior.
- Breading Pro Tip: Create a smooth, even coating by using one hand for dry ingredients and another for wet ingredients to prevent clumpy, messy breading.
- Cooking Spray Hack: A light spritz of oil before baking guarantees extra crispiness and golden-brown coloration without deep-frying.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain 425°F to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior while keeping the inside moist and flavorful, preventing dry or undercooked results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg